Also known as Climbing False Buckwheat · Copse Buckwheat · Copse-Binweed
Copse-Bindweed (Fallopia dumetorum) is a vigorous, twining perennial vine producing clusters of small white flowers followed by winged achenes. It thrives in moist, distu
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering, but tolerates dappled shade.
Keep soil consistently moist
50% intensity
Water when top 2-3 cm of soil is dry. Reduce in cooler months.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates a wide range of temperatures, suitable for USDA zones 4-9. Protect from extreme heat.
Light feeding
25% intensity
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring if needed. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic to pets and humans.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Copse-Bindweed prefers consistently moist soil, especially during its active growth phase. Water deeply when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry.
Reduce watering in cooler months, allowing the soil to dry out slightly more between waterings to prevent waterlogging.
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged stems and to shape the plant. Cut back to the ground or to healthy buds to encourage vigorous new growth.
Regular trimming can help manage its spread in garden settings.
Propagation is typically done by seed sown in autumn or early spring, or by division of established root clumps in early spring. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-ripe shoots in summer and rooted in moist soil.
Repotting is usually only necessary for container-grown plants or if the plant becomes root-bound. This is best done in early spring before new growth begins.
Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Copse-Bindweed (Fallopia dumetorum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Fallopia |
| Species | Fallopia dumetorum |
Similar in genus Fallopia
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